¿Qué es Asenapine Maleate?

El maleato de asenapina es un medicamento antipsicótico atípico que se utiliza principalmente para tratar la esquizofrenia y el trastorno bipolar. Funciona modulando la actividad de varios neurotransmisores en el cerebro, incluidos la dopamina y la serotonina, que están involucrados en la regulación del estado de ánimo y el comportamiento. Administrada sublingualmente ya que tiene una baja biodisponibilidad oral, la Asenapina generalmente se reserva para pacientes que no responden a otros tratamientos antipsicóticos.

Side Effects

• Jerky muscle movement you cannot control (often in your face, tongue, or jaw), problems with balance or walking
• Numbness or tingling in your mouth or throat, sores or blisters in your mouth
• Lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, or fainting

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, trouble swallowing, or a history of seizures. Tell your doctor if you have a blood vessel or heart problem, including low blood pressure, heart failure, heart rhythm problems, or a history of heart attack or stroke.
• This medicine may cause the following problems: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), which can be life-threateningTardive dyskinesia (a movement disorder) that may not go away after you stop using this medicineHeart rhythm changes, such as QT prolongationIncreased risk for infections
• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Stand up slowly. You may feel lightheaded if you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position.
• You might get overheated while you are taking this medicine. Drink more water during hot weather, and while you exercise.
• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.